After a month-long investigation into the illegal sale of heroin and methamphetamine, police arrested Jennifer Gafgen, 42, of Smithville but continue the search for Felipe Delgado Jr., 45, of Minotola.

At about 4:45 a.m., police, including an Atlantic County SWAT team, responded to a residence of the 1100 block of Central Avenue.

Officers secured the perimeter of the residence and contacted the Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management, Atlantic County Hazmat, Buena Borough Office of Emergency Management and the New Jersey State Police Hazmat Team to investigate potential hazardous materials on the premises.

Hazmat conducted a complete investigation and determined no threat to public safety.

Gafgen was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of CDS paraphernalia and packaging material. She was released on a summons.

Jennifer Gafgen(Photo: Franklin Township Police)

Delgado, who is wanted on a warrant, was charged with distribution of CDS in a school zone, possession with intent to distribute, possession of CDS, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of a weapon during a drug offense, and possession of CDS and packaging material.

Police said the weapon was a rifle.

“We’re giving him the opportunity to turn himself in,” DeCesari said.

The property owner, Iris Delgado, 67, of Minotola, was cited for a nuisance residence under a local ordinance.

The investigation posed no danger to the community or the nearby Buena Regional Cleary School, police said.

The Franklin Township Police Department said they will continue to investigate and arrest those that distribute narcotics within the community.

If you have a tip regarding narcotics activity in your neighborhood, email FTPD at crimetips@franklintownship.com